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October 3, 2015 at 3:05 am #84601
jockParticipantI’ve inadvertently created a monster inside me that reminds me of my older brother(s), but he’s my version. So he is much worse than my brothers were or are in real life now.. Marvin the Monster. More info later.
October 3, 2015 at 8:47 am #84612
AnonymousGuestDear Jack:
Your bully older brother criticized you and planted the seed there, then your superego turned into Marvin the Monster took over. Now here is the thing: your older brother was not with you all the time so he couldn’t criticize you when he was not present for things he did not see or hear. But your superego, or Marvin the Monster, was ALWAYS with you and always is, so he has lots and lots of material to criticize you for.
anita
October 3, 2015 at 10:38 am #84615
LoriParticipantHey Jack: Thanks for asking. Haven’t yet found my porpoise but I’m sure he’s fine wherever he is!
October 3, 2015 at 4:44 pm #84634jockParticipantHey Anita
With this skill in analysis, you wouldn’t need to visit a therapist yourself, would you?
I mean you have already sorted all your own issues out, I would imagine.October 3, 2015 at 6:35 pm #84642AnonymousGuestDear Jack:
First, mental health is not an intellectual exercise alone, far from it. We are animals and the intellect is only a small part of us, often overpowered by emotions. Our most basic beliefs about ourselves and the world are formed by us when we are so young that we do not have the intellectual skills to evaluate what we take in as beliefs, so our life is built on the foundation of distorted thinking. It is a mess.
But yes, I sorted out a lot and I see myself now, today, as mentally healthy enough. I am no longer sicker than the average, than most people. Considering the sick human condition, that is.
anitaOctober 3, 2015 at 8:03 pm #84650jockParticipantanita
your replies always have that heart with them as well. A heart that is big, despite all the wounds you’ve received both physical and emotional. I can see how much you’ve helped a lot of people here on TB already.October 9, 2015 at 3:25 pm #85157
SannParticipantI wanted to reply something to the above, but i’ll leave it between the 2 of you.
I haven’t read everything here yet, because of my own tiredness, but i was wondering about something.
Did you just observe all of them and list them, or do you also create some new ones, that you thought might be helpful or could help maintain the balance?October 9, 2015 at 3:52 pm #85158jockParticipantThe first one I created was the comic, Lllama Jack. A lot of this idea is seen through his lens. He thought it would be fun to explore other characters. yes the balance comes in of course too. Pious Pete is like the opposite and a part of me brainwashed in childhood by religion and guilt and keeping up good appearances.
Just look at your issues and they create themselves.
Immature, irresponsible-Lllama Jack
Lazy, too fat-animal Abe
Uptight, judgemental-Pious Pete
Troublemaker-Ruminator Ron
etceteraOctober 10, 2015 at 12:50 pm #85184SannParticipantI was thinking, while i was ‘meeting’ them and listing them up, that i need more of this or that type, so that i could create some guys that could help with creating some more balance. But now that i’m looking at it, i think that’s wrong. I think these other guys are there already, there are just pushed in the corner for years and years and never given a chance because of the dominance of the others. So it’s about digging them up, giving them the space and the acknowledgement.
Wow, this is exciting.October 10, 2015 at 2:19 pm #85192jockParticipantGood I hope it works for you too. Anita’s insight is very helpful. I wan going to say, make the most of her, but I don’t want her to overwork either. 🙂
October 12, 2015 at 5:27 pm #85314AnonymousGuestDear Sann:
If you are still willing to give those inner selves of yours that have been pushed in the corner for years and years the acknowledgment and the light they need to be SEEN, Please do dig them out and let them out, this is your chance! Take your time.
You can do it here or on Jack’s more recent thread of Inner Selves.anita
October 12, 2015 at 6:42 pm #85324jockParticipantAnita
If I suddenly disappear for a few days, don’t be concerned. I think I need a break from here as you certainly do.
All good things come to an end sadly, but not yet.
take care
jackOctober 12, 2015 at 7:21 pm #85327AnonymousGuestDear Jack:
Disappear for a few days? Thank you for the warning. I will miss you, I will, I do. Why do you need a break? Maybe for good, is that what you are saying? Ah, it is a loss. Do take good care of yourself whether in a break from Tiny Buddha or a longer break. It will be a pleasure to see you here anytime you choose to be here. Sad Sandy here.
October 12, 2015 at 7:25 pm #85328AnonymousGuestWait a minute, who is this? What inner self is responsible for this “All good things come to an end”? Is Norman behind this?
anita
October 12, 2015 at 7:32 pm #85329AnonymousGuestI mean Marvin. Now I don’t know how many times I confused Norman for Marvin. I meant Marvin, although Norman is extremely reactive to Marvin, so Marvin might be operating through Norman, after all. Anyway, seriously, I am sad. If this is a long break or forever break.
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